In subsection (a), the words “If the original claim for compensation has been made within the time specified in section
770 of this title” are omitted as surplusage. The words “an award for or against payment of compensation” are coextensive with and, for clarity and consistency with section
8124, substituted for “the award”. The second sentence of former section
787 is omitted as included in the penultimate sentence of former section
793, which is carried into subsection (b). The last sentence of former section
787 is omitted as executed.

In subsection (b), the word “official” is substituted for “officer” because of the definition of “officer” in section
2104 which excludes a member of a uniformed service.

Administration of this subchapter was transferred to the Secretary of Labor by section 1 of 1950 Reorg. Plan No. 19, 64 Stat. 1271 (see section
8145).

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface of the report.